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Just to let you know, GrapheneOS uses AOSP (the base Android system) and sandboxed Google Play Services, making it compatible with 90% of all Android applications. From what I've heard (don't take my word for it), the apps that have the least compatibility / more breakage are banking ones.
The banking app thing is unfortunate, but then I kinda realized that I don't really need them anyway. I have all the features I need in browser, and text notifications set up for when I spend money.
The wallet not working REALLY sucks, but if I look on the bright side that's one less thing Google knows about me and my spending.
It does not "use" AOSP, it's built on AOSP, like every Android device.
AOSP is like the foundation of any Android OS.
Yes, that was a poor choice of words on my part; I do apologize about that.
While this tends to be true, the vast majority of the banking app incompatibilities are overcome with a simple app-specific toggle.
Which toggle is that and does it work with cash app?
The other answers are correct but I have not gotten cashapp to work. I use an old phone connected to my current phone via hotspot on the rare occasion I need cashapp.
I still recommend GrapheneOS regardless, almost everything else works with nothing more than minor tweaks. If you want something that "just works", you'll run into some hangups. Privacy unfortunately has a cost.
Yeah I've been using graphene for about a year without many issues, cash app is the only one I still can't get working.
Dude the exploit protection compatibility mode worked. I'm logged in
Great! 👍
Exploit Protection Compatibility Mode. It's a setting that relaxes this particular security enhancement for a given app.
It's worth knowing that NFC payments do not work with Graphene currently.
Oh shit, this is working.
Oh I didn't know NFC payments were not working. No workaround?
Not currently. It will require Google to'allow' tap-to-pay on Graphene. Other NFC functions work fine.
For my use, it's not a big deal. Tapping my card is easy enough
Thanks for the explanation. Unfortunately this is a major feature for me. I just don't carry cards anymore
That's fair. Privacy and security generally come at some cost of convenience. Everyone has their own personal balance.
Yeah, the problem is with the one banking app I frequent.